V-S FFA Officers Teach Newcomers What FFA is About

FFA
September 12, 2022 3:39 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Thursday, September 1st, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter held their local Greenhand Fire Up. They invited new faces to FFA to the greenhand night to gain knowledge about what FFA really is, what it means to be in FFA and some things they’ll get to experience during their membership.

Former Vinton Resident honored by the Jackson County Courthouse

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2022 12:26 pm

A bit of Vinton can be found at the Jackson County Courthouse. Bobbi Alpers, a former Vinton resident, was honored with her portrait being added to the wall in the main courtroom.

Vinton Guild of Fine Arts continues to Paint the Town...Beautiful

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 7, 2022 9:46 pm

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is at it again! In addition to the butterfly that can be seen across the alley from City Hall, the Guild has added a new piece of interactive art to the alleyways in Vinton with the Back Alley Art program.

Sunflower in bloom

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2022 9:45 pm

Sometimes residents send in photos that are interesting and something they'd like to share the photo with Vinton Today readers. Samantha Kluppelberg captured a photo of her sunflower in mid-bloom.

VS Homecoming Week Activities - Window Painting & Parade Info

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 7, 2022 4:03 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Week will be September 18th — 24th.  If you are a Vinton  area business and would like the windows of your business painted for the week, please contact Sandy Hamilton, VSHS Student Senate Sponsor, at ph.

Vinton Public Library - Summer Reading Program Winners Announced

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 7, 2022 12:00 am

Vinton Public Library is excited to announce the winners of the Summer Reading Program, "Read Beyond the Beaten Path", which was held from May 23 to August 12.

Vinton House Fire Tuesday Morning

DARRELL STATON, CORRESPONDENT
September 6, 2022 6:17 pm

The Vinton Fire Department was called to a fire at 1093 2nd Ave. on Tuesday morning around 11:40 a.m. Vinton Fire Department, Vinton Police Department, Benton County Sheriff, Urbana-Polk Township, Shellsburg-Canton Township, Garrison Fire and North Benton Ambulance responded to the fire.

Local family makes donation in memory of their son, Easton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 6, 2022 5:39 am

Easton Lindeman was only 3 years old when he lost his fight against High-Risk Neuroblastoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow.

Car Accident Friday night

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 6, 2022 4:36 am

Friday night a single car accident on Highway 150, north of Vinton resulted in at least one injury. The car could be seen on Saturday morning wrapped around a utility pole near the Izaak Walton League.

Vinton Fire Department Collects for MDA

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2022 9:46 pm

Saturday found the Vinton Fire Department collecting funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with their "Fill the Boot" campaign. Residents were able to donate to the fund by dropping a donation in the boot of local firemen who volunteered to collect the donations.